SEND Teaching Assistant

Axcis Education Recruitment; Southall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their autism resource provision in Southall. This full-time role, starting in April, offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs. You will work closely with Reception to KS1 pupils, many of whom are non-verbal, helping them engage with learning and manage challenging behaviours. If you are passionate about education and have the relevant experience, this is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a well-regarded primary school.

Benefits

Referral bonus of £50

Supportive working environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours with patience.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to non-verbal children with SEND.
• Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate behaviours.

Skills

Support for children with SEND

Behaviour management

Empathy

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications for teaching assistant

Job description

Job Vacancy: ARP Teaching Assistant – Southall (Near Southall Station) Axcis Education is currently recruiting for a committed and experienced teaching assistant to join a mainstream primary school's autism resource provision (ARP) near Southall Station. This full-time role is set to begin in April, offering a rewarding opportunity to support children with a range of special educational needs. In this role, you will work primarily with Reception to KS1 pupils, many of whom are non-verbal and present with ASD, speech and language needs, and may display challenging behaviours, including occasional violent outbursts. You will be instrumental in delivering support in line with pupils' EHCPs. Key Responsibilities: -Provide 1:1 and small group support to non-verbal children with SEND -Implement strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours -Work collaboratively within the ARP to deliver personalised interventions in line with EHCP targets -Use onsite resource to engage children in learning Requirements: -Previous experience supporting children with SEND in a classroom or SEND provision or school -Confident in managing behavioural challenges with patience, empathy, and a proactive mindset -An enhanced DBS on the Update Service is essential Role Details: Location: Southall (close to Southall Train Station) Start Date: End of May Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM) Setting: Mainstream Primary School – Autism Provision Unit If would like to work in a primary who always receives consistently good ofsted reports and you're passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you. Trials for this position will be arranged ASAP, so please get in touch as soon as possible to discuss this exciting opportunity further. INDLON

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Meryl McArthur on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1064.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Meryl McArthur

Telephone: [phone] | Ext: 1064